Watergate, FL Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (male): 1,466

Median Age: 38.0 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Watergate: 100.4 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 37.9%

Sex Offenders:

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (32.4%), Irish (9.4%), German (6.3%), Jamaican (4.4%), English (3.7%), Brazilian (3.4%).

Land Area:

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $60,057
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $37,100
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $282,900 Watergate:$282,900FL:$214,000

Races:
      White alone - 2,064 - 70.2%
      Hispanic - 592 - 20.1%
      Black alone - 141 - 4.8%
      Asian alone - 46 - 1.6%
      Two or more races - 48 - 1.6%
      Other race alone - 31 - 1.1%
      American Indian alone - 20 - 0.7%

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Recognitions and Certifications

Accredited Drug Testing has been recognized as one of the "Top 10 drug testing companies" for excellent customer service and we have received TPA Accreditation from the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association. We are active in all drug testing industry associations and our staff are trained and certified as drug and alcohol testing specialists.

Important Links

National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (https://ndasa.com/)

National Drug Free Workplace Alliance (https://www.ndwa.org/)

Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association (https://www.sapaa.com/)

Substance Abuse Mental Health Safety Administration (https://www.samhsa.gov/)

US Drug Enforcement Administration (https://www.dea.gov/)

Office of Drug alcohol Policy Control (https://www.transportation.gov/odapc)

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DOT Drug Testing Watergate, FL

Our Local DOT Drug testing facilities in Watergate, FL and the surrounding areas provide DOT Drug Testing, DOT Alcohol Testing, DOT Physicals, Consortium enrollment and other DOT services for Employers, Single operators and all DOT modes who are required to comply with 49 CFR Part 40 in Watergate, FL including FMCSA, FTA, FAA, USCG, FRA and PHMSA . Testing centers are within minutes of your home or office and same day service is available in most cases.

9834 GLADES RD STE C5 2.2 miles

9834 GLADES RD STE C5
BOCA RATON, FL 33434
Categories: BOCA RATON FL

19090 STATE ROAD 7 3.4 miles

19090 STATE ROAD 7
BOCA RATON, FL 33498
Categories: BOCA RATON FL

7035 BERACASA WAY STE 105 3.5 miles

7035 BERACASA WAY STE 105
BOCA RATON, FL 33433
Categories: BOCA RATON FL

4036 W HILLSBORO BLVD 4.0 miles

4036 W HILLSBORO BLVD
DEERFIELD BEACH, FL 33442
Categories: DEERFIELD BEACH FL

3470 NW 62ND AVE 4.6 miles

3470 NW 62ND AVE
MARGATE, FL 33063
Categories: MARGATE FL

6240 CORAL RIDGE DR STE 105 4.8 miles

6240 CORAL RIDGE DR STE 105
CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33076
Categories: CORAL SPRINGS FL

3300 N UNIVERSITY DR STE 903 5.4 miles

3300 N UNIVERSITY DR STE 903
CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33065
Categories: CORAL SPRINGS FL

9770 W SAMPLE RD 5.5 miles

9770 W SAMPLE RD
CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33065
Categories: CORAL SPRINGS FL

10201 W SAMPLE RD 5.6 miles

10201 W SAMPLE RD
CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33065
Categories: CORAL SPRINGS FL

3000 CORAL HILLS DR 5.7 miles

3000 CORAL HILLS DR
CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33065
Categories: CORAL SPRINGS FL

2400 W SAMPLE RD STE 4 5.7 miles

2400 W SAMPLE RD STE 4
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33073
Categories: POMPANO BEACH FL

3350 NW 22ND DR 6.2 miles

3350 NW 22ND DR
COCONUT CREEK, FL 33066
Categories: COCONUT CREEK FL

11380 W SAMPLE RD STE A 6.3 miles

11380 W SAMPLE RD STE A
CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33065
Categories: CORAL SPRINGS FL

1021 W SAMPLE RD STE 208 6.3 miles

1021 W SAMPLE RD STE 208
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33064
Categories: POMPANO BEACH FL

1809 N UNIVERSITY DR 6.5 miles

1809 N UNIVERSITY DR
CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33071
Categories: CORAL SPRINGS FL

900 GLADES RD STE 1B 6.7 miles

900 GLADES RD STE 1B
BOCA RATON, FL 33432
Categories: BOCA RATON FL

1205 N UNIVERSITY DR 7.1 miles

1205 N UNIVERSITY DR
CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33071
Categories: CORAL SPRINGS FL

7310 W ATLANTIC BLVD 7.3 miles

7310 W ATLANTIC BLVD
MARGATE, FL 33063
Categories: MARGATE FL

750 S FEDERAL HWY 7.4 miles

750 S FEDERAL HWY
DEERFIELD BEACH, FL 33441
Categories: DEERFIELD BEACH FL

922 E SAMPLE RD 7.8 miles

922 E SAMPLE RD
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33064
Categories: POMPANO BEACH FL

3125 W ATLANTIC BLVD 7.9 miles

3125 W ATLANTIC BLVD
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33069
Categories: POMPANO BEACH FL

2700 W ATLANTIC BLVD STE 242 8.0 miles

2700 W ATLANTIC BLVD STE 242
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33069
Categories: POMPANO BEACH FL

1786 NW BOCA RATON BLVD 8.6 miles

1786 NW BOCA RATON BLVD
BOCA RATON, FL 33432
Categories: BOCA RATON FL

16244 Military Trl Ste 230, 8.6 miles

16244 Military Trl Ste 230,
Delray Beach, FL 33484
Categories: Delray Beach FL

7700 CONGRESS AVE STE 1102 8.6 miles

7700 CONGRESS AVE STE 1102
BOCA RATON, FL 33487
Categories: BOCA RATON FL

2502 N FEDERAL HWY 8.7 miles

2502 N FEDERAL HWY
LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FL 33064
Categories: LIGHTHOUSE POINT FL

150 SW 12TH AVE STE 201 8.8 miles

150 SW 12TH AVE STE 201
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33069
Categories: POMPANO BEACH FL

7431 N UNIVERSITY DR STE 209 9.2 miles

7431 N UNIVERSITY DR STE 209
TAMARAC, FL 33321
Categories: TAMARAC FL

311 S CYPRESS RD 9.5 miles

311 S CYPRESS RD
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33060
Categories: POMPANO BEACH FL

505 N Federal Hwy, 9.7 miles

505 N Federal Hwy,
Pompano Beach, FL 33062
Categories: Pompano Beach FL

6521 N ANDREWS AVE 10.1 miles

6521 N ANDREWS AVE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
Categories: FORT LAUDERDALE FL

5450 NW 33RD AVE ste 102 10.1 miles

5450 NW 33RD AVE ste 102
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
Categories: FORT LAUDERDALE FL

541 SE 18TH AVE 10.1 miles

541 SE 18TH AVE
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33060
Categories: POMPANO BEACH FL

6300 N ANDREWS AVE 10.2 miles

6300 N ANDREWS AVE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
Categories: FORT LAUDERDALE FL

441 S STATE ROAD 7 STE 15 10.3 miles

441 S STATE ROAD 7 STE 15
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33068
Categories: POMPANO BEACH FL

5817 N UNIVERSITY DR 10.3 miles

5817 N UNIVERSITY DR
TAMARAC, FL 33321
Categories: TAMARAC FL

2280 W ATLANTIC AVE 10.6 miles

2280 W ATLANTIC AVE
DELRAY BEACH, FL 33445
Categories: DELRAY BEACH FL

601 Linton Blvd 10.6 miles

601 Linton Blvd
Delray Beach, FL 33444
Categories: Delray Beach FL

1611 S FEDERAL HWY 11.0 miles

1611 S FEDERAL HWY
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33062
Categories: POMPANO BEACH FL

1100 W COMMERCIAL BLVD Ste 120 11.0 miles

1100 W COMMERCIAL BLVD Ste 120
FT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
Categories: FT LAUDERDALE FL

10251 W COMMERCIAL BLVD 11.2 miles

10251 W COMMERCIAL BLVD
SUNRISE, FL 33351
Categories: SUNRISE FL

5333 N DIXIE HWY STE 109 11.2 miles

5333 N DIXIE HWY STE 109
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33334
Categories: FORT LAUDERDALE FL

969 E COMMERCIAL BLVD, 11.3 miles

969 E COMMERCIAL BLVD,
OAKLAND PARK, FL 33334
Categories: OAKLAND PARK FL

660 LINTON BLVD STE 200 EX2 11.5 miles

660 LINTON BLVD STE 200 EX2
DELRAY BEACH, FL 33444
Categories: DELRAY BEACH FL

601 N. CONGRESS AVE. STE 608 11.6 miles

601 N. CONGRESS AVE. STE 608
DELRAY BEACH, FL 33445
Categories: DELRAY BEACH FL

4450 N STATE ROAD 7 STE 1 11.9 miles

4450 N STATE ROAD 7 STE 1
CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33073
Categories: CORAL SPRINGS FL

5216 N FEDERAL HWY 11.9 miles

5216 N FEDERAL HWY
FT LAUDERDALE, FL 33308
Categories: FT LAUDERDALE FL

650 SE 34 ST, STE 301 12.3 miles

650 SE 34 ST, STE 301
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33071
Categories: POMPANO BEACH FL

4737 N OCEAN DR 136 12.3 miles

4737 N OCEAN DR 136
LAUDERDALE BY THE SEA, FL 33308
Categories: LAUDERDALE BY THE SEA FL

4242 N FEDERAL HWY 12.4 miles

4242 N FEDERAL HWY
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33308
Categories: FORT LAUDERDALE FL

11135 S JOG ROAD STE 4 12.4 miles

11135 S JOG ROAD STE 4
BOYNTON BEACH, FL 33437
Categories: BOYNTON BEACH FL

10081 W OAKLAND PARK BLVD 12.8 miles

10081 W OAKLAND PARK BLVD
SUNRISE, FL 33351
Categories: SUNRISE FL

830 E OAKLAND PARK BLVD STE121 12.9 miles

830 E OAKLAND PARK BLVD STE121
OAKLAND PARK, FL 33334
Categories: OAKLAND PARK FL

10151 Enterprise Center Blvd S, 13.1 miles

10151 Enterprise Center Blvd S,
Boynton Beach, FL 33437
Categories: Boynton Beach FL

7593 Boynton Beach Blvd Ste 190 13.3 miles

7593 Boynton Beach Blvd Ste 190
Boynton Beach, FL 33437
Categories: Boynton Beach FL

1801 NW 66TH AVE STE 200B 13.4 miles

1801 NW 66TH AVE STE 200B
PLANTATION, FL 33313
Categories: PLANTATION FL

6699 BOYNTON BEACH BLVD 13.5 miles

6699 BOYNTON BEACH BLVD
BOYNTON BEACH, FL 33437
Categories: BOYNTON BEACH FL

6659 BOYNTON BEACH BLVD 13.5 miles

6659 BOYNTON BEACH BLVD
BOYNTON BEACH, FL 33437
Categories: BOYNTON BEACH FL

8367 W SUNRISE BLVD 13.6 miles

8367 W SUNRISE BLVD
PLANTATION, FL 33322
Categories: PLANTATION FL

1911 N PINE ISLAND RD 13.8 miles

1911 N PINE ISLAND RD
PLANTATION, FL 33322
Categories: PLANTATION FL

1368 N UNIVERSITY DR 13.9 miles

1368 N UNIVERSITY DR
PLANTATION, FL 33322
Categories: PLANTATION FL

401 NW 42ND AVE 14.7 miles

401 NW 42ND AVE
PLANTATION, FL 33317
Categories: PLANTATION FL

7061 CYPRESS RD STE 101 15.0 miles

7061 CYPRESS RD STE 101
PLANTATION, FL 33317
Categories: PLANTATION FL

10199 CLEARY BLVD STE 10 15.1 miles

10199 CLEARY BLVD STE 10
PLANTATION, FL 33324
Categories: PLANTATION FL

201 NW 82ND AVE STE 302 15.2 miles

201 NW 82ND AVE STE 302
PLANTATION, FL 33324
Categories: PLANTATION FL

7019 W BROWARD BLVD, 15.3 miles

7019 W BROWARD BLVD,
PLANTATION, FL 33317
Categories: PLANTATION FL

7007 W BROWARD BLVD Unit 5 15.3 miles

7007 W BROWARD BLVD Unit 5
PLANTATION, FL 33317
Categories: PLANTATION FL

100 S PINE ISLAND RD STE 148 15.7 miles

100 S PINE ISLAND RD STE 148
PLANTATION, FL 33324
Categories: PLANTATION FL

2272 N CONGRESS AVE 16.1 miles

2272 N CONGRESS AVE
BOYNTON BEACH, FL 33426
Categories: BOYNTON BEACH FL

912 S ANDREWS AVE 16.4 miles

912 S ANDREWS AVE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33316
Categories: FORT LAUDERDALE FL

7676C PETERS RD 16.4 miles

7676C PETERS RD
PLANTATION, FL 33324
Categories: PLANTATION FL

1347 S ANDREWS AVE 16.7 miles

1347 S ANDREWS AVE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33316
Categories: FORT LAUDERDALE FL

2337 S UNIVERSITY DR 17.2 miles

2337 S UNIVERSITY DR
DAVIE, FL 33324
Categories: DAVIE FL

1425 SE 17TH ST STE A 17.3 miles

1425 SE 17TH ST STE A
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33316
Categories: FORT LAUDERDALE FL

1491 SE 17th St, 17.3 miles

1491 SE 17th St,
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
Categories: Ft. Lauderdale FL

103 SE 20TH ST 17.4 miles

103 SE 20TH ST
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33316
Categories: FORT LAUDERDALE FL

407 SE 24TH ST 17.6 miles

407 SE 24TH ST
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33316
Categories: FORT LAUDERDALE FL

4570 LANTANA RD 18.2 miles

4570 LANTANA RD
LAKE WORTH, FL 33463
Categories: LAKE WORTH FL

4350 OAKES RD STE 522 18.2 miles

4350 OAKES RD STE 522
DAVIE, FL 33314
Categories: DAVIE FL

650 SW 34TH ST STE 301 18.3 miles

650 SW 34TH ST STE 301
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33315
Categories: FORT LAUDERDALE FL

9835 LAKE WORTH RD 19.2 miles

9835 LAKE WORTH RD
LAKE WORTH, FL 33467
Categories: LAKE WORTH FL

619 CASCADE FALLS DR 19.2 miles

619 CASCADE FALLS DR
WESTON, FL 33327
Categories: WESTON FL

1835 S PERIMETER RD STE 125 19.4 miles

1835 S PERIMETER RD STE 125
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
Categories: FORT LAUDERDALE FL

7345 LAKE WORTH RD 19.4 miles

7345 LAKE WORTH RD
LAKE WORTH, FL 33467
Categories: LAKE WORTH FL

2300 N COMMERCE PKWY STE 103 19.5 miles

2300 N COMMERCE PKWY STE 103
WESTON, FL 33326
Categories: WESTON FL

5201 RAVENSWOOD RD STE 121 19.6 miles

5201 RAVENSWOOD RD STE 121
FT LAUDERDALE, FL 33312
Categories: FT LAUDERDALE FL

5201 RAVENSWOOD RD STE 121 19.6 miles

5201 RAVENSWOOD RD STE 121
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33312
Categories: FORT LAUDERDALE FL

4801 S CONGRESS AVE 19.8 miles

4801 S CONGRESS AVE
LAKE WORTH, FL 33461
Categories: LAKE WORTH FL

4140 LAKE WORTH RD 20.3 miles

4140 LAKE WORTH RD
LAKE WORTH, FL 33461
Categories: LAKE WORTH FL

4307 10TH AVE N 20.9 miles

4307 10TH AVE N
LAKE WORTH, FL 33461
Categories: LAKE WORTH FL

4600 SHERIDAN ST STE 401 21.3 miles

4600 SHERIDAN ST STE 401
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33021
Categories: HOLLYWOOD FL

4430 SHERIDAN ST STE A 21.3 miles

4430 SHERIDAN ST STE A
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33021
Categories: HOLLYWOOD FL

3990 SHERIDAN ST #109 &110 21.3 miles

3990 SHERIDAN ST #109 &110
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33021
Categories: HOLLYWOOD FL

2720 10TH AVE N STE 100 21.4 miles

2720 10TH AVE N STE 100
PALM SPRINGS, FL 33461
Categories: PALM SPRINGS FL

2901 S CONGRESS AVE 21.7 miles

2901 S CONGRESS AVE
PALM SPRINGS, FL 33461
Categories: PALM SPRINGS FL

6868 FOREST HILL BLVD 21.8 miles

6868 FOREST HILL BLVD
GREENACRES, FL 33413
Categories: GREENACRES FL

6635 FOREST HILL BLVD 21.9 miles

6635 FOREST HILL BLVD
GREENACRES, FL 33413
Categories: GREENACRES FL

11011 SHERIDAN ST STE 209 22.0 miles

11011 SHERIDAN ST STE 209
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33026
Categories: HOLLYWOOD FL

3705 GARFIELD ST 22.1 miles

3705 GARFIELD ST
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33021
Categories: HOLLYWOOD FL

4368 FOREST HILL BLVD 22.3 miles

4368 FOREST HILL BLVD
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33406
Categories: WEST PALM BEACH FL

4623 FOREST HILL BLVD STE 105 22.3 miles

4623 FOREST HILL BLVD STE 105
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33415
Categories: WEST PALM BEACH FL

2004 N FLAMINGO RD 22.4 miles

2004 N FLAMINGO RD
PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33028
Categories: PEMBROKE PINES FL

3500 Hollywood Blvd 22.8 miles

3500 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33021
Categories: Hollywood FL

2677 FOREST HILL BLVD STE 102 22.9 miles

2677 FOREST HILL BLVD STE 102
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33406
Categories: WEST PALM BEACH FL

9035 PINES BLVD 23.1 miles

9035 PINES BLVD
PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33024
Categories: PEMBROKE PINES FL

9650 PINES BLVD 23.3 miles

9650 PINES BLVD
PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33024
Categories: PEMBROKE PINES FL

10011 Pines Blvd Ste 202 23.3 miles

10011 Pines Blvd Ste 202
Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
Categories: Pembroke Pines FL

3600 WASHINGTON ST 23.4 miles

3600 WASHINGTON ST
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33021
Categories: HOLLYWOOD FL

3700 Washington St,Ste 102, 23.4 miles

3700 Washington St,Ste 102,
Hollywood, FL 33021
Categories: Hollywood FL

750 S FEDERAL HWY 23.5 miles

750 S FEDERAL HWY
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33020
Categories: HOLLYWOOD FL

11551 SOUTHERN BLVD STE 4 23.6 miles

11551 SOUTHERN BLVD STE 4
ROYAL PALM BEACH, FL 33411
Categories: ROYAL PALM BEACH FL

685 ROYAL PALM BCH BLVD 102 23.7 miles

685 ROYAL PALM BCH BLVD 102
ROYAL PALM BEACH, FL 33411
Categories: ROYAL PALM BEACH FL

13005 SOUTHERN BLVD STE 132 23.8 miles

13005 SOUTHERN BLVD STE 132
LOXAHATCHEE, FL 33470
Categories: LOXAHATCHEE FL

247 FOREST HILL BLVD 23.9 miles

247 FOREST HILL BLVD
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33405
Categories: WEST PALM BEACH FL

2237B S CONGRESS AVE 24.5 miles

2237B S CONGRESS AVE
PALM SPRINGS, FL 33406
Categories: PALM SPRINGS FL

6245 MIRAMAR PKWY STE 101 24.5 miles

6245 MIRAMAR PKWY STE 101
MIRAMAR, FL 33023
Categories: MIRAMAR FL

110 N FEDERAL HWY, STE 101 24.8 miles

110 N FEDERAL HWY, STE 101
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL 33009
Categories: HALLANDALE BEACH FL

1452 E HALLANDALE BEACH BLVD 24.9 miles

1452 E HALLANDALE BEACH BLVD
HALLANDALE, FL 33009
Categories: HALLANDALE FL

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How to schedule a DOT drug test in Watergate, FL

To schedule any type of DOT drug test or alcohol test in Watergate, FL call our local scheduling department at (800) 221-4291. You may also schedule your DOT drug test online utilizing our express scheduling registration system by selecting your test and completing the Donor Information/Registration Section. You must register for the test prior to proceeding to the testing center.

The zip code you enter will be used to determine the closest DOT drug or DOT alcohol testing center which performs the type of test you have selected. A donor pass/registration form with the local testing center address, hours of operation and instructions will be sent to the e-mail address you provided. Take this form with you or have it available on your smart phone to provide to the testing center. No appointment is necessary in most cases. However, you must complete the donor information section and pay for the test at the time of registration.

Our laboratories are SAMHSA certified and all test results are verified by our in-house licensed physicians who serve as Medical Review Officers (MRO).

In addition to providing DOT drug testing and DOT breath alcohol testing in Watergate, FL, Accredited Drug Testing also has additional testing centers throughout the metropolitan area and surrounding cities.

On the road or on vacation, no worries, Accredited Drug Testing has over 20,000 testing centers in all cities Nationwide and we can schedule your test, ANYWHERE, ANYTIME!

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What are the DOT drug testing requirements?

In 1991, the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act created the following DOT Agencies which established drug and alcohol testing regulations to ensure that aircraft, trains, trucks, and buses were operated in a safe and responsible manner. As an employer or individual operating in a "Safety Sensitive" position, it is important to understand how these regulations impact you.

49 CFR Part 40 (commonly known as "part 40") explains:

  • How drug and alcohol testing is conducted
  • Who is authorized to participate in the drug and alcohol testing program
  • What employees must do before they may return to duty after a drug and/or alcohol violation

Each DOT Agency and the USCG have specific regulations that cover:

  • The agency's prohibitions on drug and alcohol use
  • Who is subject to comply with these regulations
  • What type of testing is required
  • When testing is required
  • Consequences of non-compliance

FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) amended its rule that would establish requirements for commercial driver's license employers and individuals with regards to the drug and alcohol clearing house which will take affect on January 6, 2020.

The FMCSA Clearinghouse is a secure online database that will allow employers, the FMCSA, State Driver Licensing Agencies, State Law Enforcement and individual CDL operators to access real time important information about a CDL Driver's drug and alcohol program violations and the ultimate goal of this database is to enhance safety on our Nation's public roadways.

For specific requirements, click the appropriate agency listed below in which you or your company is regulated by. Ask about our DOT Complete Compliance Package!

The Opioid Overdose Crisis

Every day, more than 130 people in the United States die after overdosing on opioids. The misuse of and addiction to opioids, including prescription pain relievers, heroin, and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, is a serious national crisis that affects public health as well as social and economic welfare. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that the total "economic burden" of prescription opioid misuse alone in the United States is $78.5 billion a year, including the costs of healthcare, lost productivity, addiction treatment, and criminal justice involvement.

  • Roughly 21 to 29 percent of patients prescribed opioids for chronic pain misuse them.
  • Between 8 and 12 percent develop an opioid use disorder.
  • An estimated 4 to 6 percent who misuse prescription opioids transition to heroin.
  • About 80 percent of people who use heroin first misused prescription opioids.
  • Opioid overdoses increased 30 percent from July 2016 through September 2017 in 52 areas in 45 states.
  • The Midwestern region saw opioid overdoses increase 70 percent from July 2016 through September 2017.
  • Opioid overdoses in large cities increase by 54 percent in 16 states.

In the late 1990s, pharmaceutical companies reassured the medical community that patients would not become addicted to prescription opioid pain relievers, and healthcare providers began to prescribe them at greater rates. This subsequently led to widespread diversion and misuse of these medications before it became clear that these medications could indeed be highly addictive.3,4 Opioid overdose rates began to increase. In 2017, more than 47,000 Americans died as a result of an opioid overdose, including prescription opioids, heroin, and illicitly manufactured fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid.1That same year, an estimated 1.7 million people in the United States suffered from substance use disorders related to prescription opioid pain relievers, and 652,000 suffered from a heroin use disorder (not mutually exclusive)

DOT Compliance Checklist in Watergate, FL

DOT 49 CFR Part 40 Requirements for Safety Sensitive Employees.
(FMCSA-FAA-USCG-FRA-PHMSA-FTA)

  • Pre-Employment Tests
  • Correct Federal Custody & Control Form (CCF)
  • Substance Abuse Professional Process
  • Regulations on File
  • Random Pool Testing
  • *Supervisor Training
  • *Written Policy
  • Post-Accident Testing Situations
  • Previous Employers Checks
  • Employee Education
  • Record Keeping
  • Removal of covered Employee
  • Designated Employer Representative

* In addition, any company which employs 2 or more covered employees must have a written drug and alcohol policy and all supervisors must complete the DOT Supervisor Reasonable Suspicion Training. (Click here to learn more about our online training programs)

If a DOT covered employee or company does not have a copy of the original pre-employment drug test with a negative result, then a new DOT pre-employment drug test must be conducted, and the result maintained on file.

The department of transportation (DOT) requires that all DOT regulated "safety sensitive" employees have on file a negative DOT pre-employment drug test result and be a member of a DOT approved random selection consortium. In addition, if a DOT regulated company has more than one "safety sensitive" employee, the employer must also have a written DOT drug and alcohol policy and an on-site supervisor must have completed supervisor training for reasonable suspicion of illegal drug use or impairment.

To be compliant with DOT regulations, a company's DOT drug and alcohol testing program must have the following components. Failing to comply can result in significant fines and penalties.

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What is a DOT Drug Test in Watergate, FL?

On January 1, 2018 the Department of Transportation (DOT) issued a new rule which altered the DOT 5 panel urine test. Employers and individuals should be aware that the current DOT drug test is still a urine drug test, collected by qualified collectors, analyzed at a SAMHSA certified laboratory and reviewed by a licensed Medical Review Officer. Below you will find a list of the drugs that are screened for in the DOT 5 panel urine drug test:

  • Marijuana (THC)
  • Cocaine
  • Amphetamines
  • Opioids**
  • Phencyclidine (PCP)
  • ** Special note: Opioids' was previously called Opiates' and all DOT drug tests will continue to include confirmation testing for Codeine, Morphine, and 6-AM (heroin) when necessary.

    In the January rule change, the Department of Transportation (DOT) also added initial screening and confirmation testing for the semi-synthetic opioids Hydrocodone, Hydromorphone, Oxycodone, and Oxymorphone to this Opioids group

    When is a DOT drug test required in Watergate, FL?

    All safety sensitive employees regardless of DOT agency are required for the following drug testing and/or alcohol testing based on each situation:

    • Pre-employment
    • Random
    • Reasonable suspicion
    • Return to Duty
    • Post-Accident
    • Follow Up

    What is DOT pre employment testing in Watergate, FL?

    As a new hire or a current employee transferring from a non-safety sensitive function into a safety sensitive function (even with the same employer), you are required to submit to a DOT pre employment drug test.

    Some employers may, but are not required to, conduct pre employment alcohol testing. Only after your employer receives a negative pre employment DOT drug test result (and negative alcohol test result - if administered) may you begin performing in a safety-sensitive capacity.

    What is random DOT Drug Testing in Watergate, FL?

    All safety sensitive employees are subject to unannounced random drug & alcohol testing. Alcohol testing is administered just prior to, during or just after performing safety-sensitive functions. Depending on the industry specific regulations, you may only be subject to random drug testing.

    Listed below are the current (2019) DOT random testing rates for each DOT agency.

    The following chart outlines the annual minimum drug and alcohol random testing rates established within DOT Agencies and the USCG for 2019.
    DOT Agency 2019 Random Drug Testing Rate 2019 Random Alcohol Testing Rate
    Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
    [FMCSA]
    25% 10%
    Federal Aviation Administration
    [FAA]
    25% 10%
    Federal Railroad Administration
    [FRA]
    25% - Covered Service
    50% - Maintenance of Way *
    10% - Covered Service
    25% - Maintenance of Way *
    Federal Transit Administration
    [FTA]
    50% 10%
    Federal Transit Administration
    [FTA]
    50% N/A
    United States Coast Guard
    [USCG]
    (with the Dept. of Homeland Security)
    50% N/A

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    What is reasonable suspicion DOT drug testing in Watergate, FL?

    Safety sensitive individuals and employees are required to submit to any test (whether it is a drug test, alcohol test or both) that a supervisor requests based on reasonable suspicion. Reasonable suspicion means that one or more trained supervisors reasonably believes or suspects that you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Supervisors cannot require testing based on a hunch or guess alone; their suspicion must be based on observations concerning your appearance, behavior, speech and smell that are usually associated with drug or alcohol use

    What is return to duty DOT Drug Testing in Watergate, FL?

    If you have violated the prohibited drug & alcohol testing rules, you are required to take a return to duty drug and/or alcohol test before being allowed to return to a safety-sensitive function for any DOT regulated employer. You may also be subject to unannounced follow-up testing for at least 6 times in the first 12 months following your return to active safety-sensitive service.

    Return-to-duty tests must be conducted under direct observation.

    What is DOT post accident drug testing Watergate, FL?

    If you are involved in an event (accident, crash, etc.) meeting certain criteria of the DOT agency, a post-accident drug test will be required. In most cases you will then have to take a drug and alcohol test if you are involved in a qualifying crash. Each DOT agency may have specific rules with regards to what is a post-accident test, for example, the FRA requires a blood specimen for drug testing and an alcohol test.

    If you are involved in a qualifying accident, you are required to remain available for this testing and are not permitted to refuse testing.

    Remember: Safety-sensitive employees are obligated by law to submit to and cooperate in drug & alcohol testing mandated by DOT regulations.

    What is DOT follow up drug testing Watergate, FL?

    DOT follow up testing occurs when an individual has violated the drug and alcohol testing rules. The amount of follow-up testing you receive is determined by a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) and may continue for up to 5 years. This means the SAP will determine how many times you will be tested (at least 6 times in the first year), for how long, and for what substance (i.e. drugs, alcohol, or both). Your employer is responsible for ensuring that follow-up testing is conducted and completed. Follow up testing is in addition to all other DOT required testing and all follow-up tests will be observed. For more information on the SAP process or to locate a Substance Abuse Professional in Watergate, FL simply call us at (800)221-4291

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Population (male): 1,466

Median Age: 38.0 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Watergate: 100.4 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 37.9%

Sex Offenders:

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (32.4%), Irish (9.4%), German (6.3%), Jamaican (4.4%), English (3.7%), Brazilian (3.4%).

Land Area:

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $60,057
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $37,100
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $282,900 Watergate:$282,900FL:$214,000

Races:
      White alone - 2,064 - 70.2%
      Hispanic - 592 - 20.1%
      Black alone - 141 - 4.8%
      Asian alone - 46 - 1.6%
      Two or more races - 48 - 1.6%
      Other race alone - 31 - 1.1%
      American Indian alone - 20 - 0.7%

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